CALL FOR ART: Public Sculpture

Dyer Arts Visionaries (DAVe), in conjunction with Dyer Community Foundation (DCF), is looking for an artist to provide a public outdoor sculpture in Dyer, for a period of two years. The selected artist will receive a $1000 stipend, which will be funded jointly by DAVe and DCF.

Interested artists are invited to submit up to 3 jpgs of sketches, or photos, of their sculpture, including proposed dimensions, along with a current bio, to dyerartsvisionaries@gmail.com. Please use “Sculpture Project” in the subject line of your email. There is no cost to apply. Artists may submit multiple proposals. Art groups/collaborative works are welcome. The theme for the sculpture is “COMMUNITY,” and only family friendly concepts will be considered. Preferential review will be given to Dyer residents, followed by Lake County residents.

The sculpture will be located on the northeast corner of Hart Street and Route 30, in Dyer, Indiana. The artist/team chosen will receive a $1000 stipend. Transportation, supplies, conceptual design, installation and artist work, etc., are all part of this stipend. No additional monies will be given beyond the $1000 stipend. However, there is a possibility of the purchase of the artwork at the end of the two year loan.A curatorial committee will choose finalists. The finalist’s designs will be presented to the public, during which time, the public will be invited to vote for their favorite sculpture. The public’s choice will then be the winner.

Deadline to apply: October 2, 2017Notifications: Finalists to be announced October 5, 2017Public voting: October 13 - November 7, 2017 at Town Hall, and also on DAVe’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/DyerArtsVisionaries/)Final notification: Winner to be announced November 9, 2017